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J905 CSR
MOTValid
MOT due13 Jul 2026
First reg2 Aug 1991
Mileage164,150 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

34 years and 10 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 11 November 2025.

PASSED · 14 Jul 2025
Test date14 Jul 2025
Expiry13 Jul 2026
Test number999623788270
Mileage164,150 mi
Advisorywelded / plated / under sealed
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MinorAll direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 7 Jul 2025
Test date7 Jul 2025
Expiry
Test number698025934561
Mileage164,146 mi
Advisorywelded / plated / under sealed
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MinorAll direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 6 Jun 2025
Test date6 Jun 2025
Expiry
Test number966436196185
Mileage164,128 mi
MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MinorAll direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 20 May 2024
Test date20 May 2024
Expiry19 May 2025
Test number151834747842
Mileage161,531 mi
MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisoryoil leak
AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Advisoryunderside plated and undersealed in many places
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front mirror cracked
MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Advisoryfuel filter insecure
Advisoryheavily undersealed, many repairs carried out, corrosion still present, structure weak
FAILED · 8 May 2024
Test date8 May 2024
Expiry
Test number767972487838
Mileage161,477 mi
MajorOffside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisoryoil leak
AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Advisoryunderside plated and undersealed in many places
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front mirror cracked
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Advisoryfuel filter insecure
PASSED · 18 Apr 2023
Test date18 Apr 2023
Expiry17 Apr 2024
Test number974370912772
Mileage158,228 mi
AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal UNDERSIDE (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal INNER WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal INNER WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal BOTH OUTER AND INNER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
FAILED · 5 Apr 2023
Test date5 Apr 2023
Expiry
Test number734734363291
Mileage158,215 mi
AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal UNDERSIDE (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength JACKING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal INNER WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal INNER WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal BOTH OUTER AND INNER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
PASSED · 30 May 2022
Test date30 May 2022
Expiry29 May 2023
Test number976735293001
Mileage156,030 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal underside plated and heavily undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake reading low
FAILED · 23 May 2022
Test date23 May 2022
Expiry
Test number791512257188
Mileage156,010 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal underside plated and heavily undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake reading low
FAILED · 13 May 2019
Test date13 May 2019
Expiry
Test number294997476742
Mileage155,892 mi
MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorOffside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Middle of the sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All over underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
DangerousNearside Front Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability Excessively corroded where the seat bolts through the floor (6.2.4 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 17 May 2018
Test date17 May 2018
Expiry11 Jun 2019
Test number370818508569
Mileage151,199 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
FAILED · 15 May 2018
Test date15 May 2018
Expiry
Test number269028535749
Mileage151,184 mi
FailNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FailOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
DangerousOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PASSED · 12 Jun 2017
Test date12 Jun 2017
Expiry11 Jun 2018
Test number746279823437
Mileage145,612 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Under Passenger step, marked yellow (6.1.B.2)
AdvisoryParking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near handbrake lever. Cable grommet hole under floor. (3.1.9)
AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. service and park brake control (3.7.B.5b)
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced beam image slightly blurred (1.7.5a)
FAILED · 8 Jun 2017
Test date8 Jun 2017
Expiry
Test number832544277402
Mileage145,612 mi
FailBattery insecure (1.9.1)
FailNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
FailNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FailNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Under Passenger step, marked yellow (6.1.B.2)
AdvisoryParking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near handbrake lever. Cable grommet hole under floor. (3.1.9)
AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. service and park brake control (3.7.B.5b)
PASSED · 1 Jun 2016
Test date1 Jun 2016
Expiry11 Jun 2017
Test number585064974671
Mileage141,105 mi
AdvisoryExhaust rubbers perished
AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)
FAILED · 31 May 2016
Test date31 May 2016
Expiry
Test number643307041086
Mileage141,105 mi
FailBattery insecure (1.9.1)
FailOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryExhaust rubbers perished
AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)
PASSED · 2 Jun 2015
Test date2 Jun 2015
Expiry11 Jun 2016
Test number626963155128
Mileage136,763 mi
AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
FAILED · 1 Jun 2015
Test date1 Jun 2015
Expiry
Test number866232655104
Mileage136,763 mi
FailRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailFront Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailBattery insecure (1.9.1)
FailNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
PASSED · 12 Jun 2014
Test date12 Jun 2014
Expiry11 Jun 2015
Test number227423364120
Mileage136,711 mi
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Enteredoil leak
FAILED · 12 Jun 2014
Test date12 Jun 2014
Expiry
Test number855943664121
Mileage136,711 mi
PrsFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PrsNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Enteredoil leak
PASSED · 15 Aug 2012
Test date15 Aug 2012
Expiry14 Aug 2013
Test number135708422224
Mileage134,020 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
PASSED · 10 Aug 2011
Test date10 Aug 2011
Expiry9 Aug 2012
Test number377272021249
Mileage132,372 mi
FAILED · 5 Aug 2011
Test date5 Aug 2011
Expiry
Test number778577711282
Mileage132,371 mi
FailRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FailOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
PASSED · 19 May 2010
Test date19 May 2010
Expiry22 May 2011
Test number300989630105
Mileage130,105 mi
PASSED · 23 May 2009
Test date23 May 2009
Expiry22 May 2010
Test number960073149113
Mileage128,224 mi
FAILED · 20 May 2009
Test date20 May 2009
Expiry
Test number151600649118
Mileage128,224 mi
FailBrake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
FailRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
FailNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
User Enteredgeneral under body condition poor
FAILED · 19 May 2009
Test date19 May 2009
Expiry
Test number211859839138
Mileage128,217 mi
FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FailNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
FailNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
FailOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
FailNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailRear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
FailBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FailOffside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
PASSED · 20 May 2008
Test date20 May 2008
Expiry19 May 2009
Test number341001848111
Mileage125,675 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
FAILED · 16 May 2008
Test date16 May 2008
Expiry
Test number682127838111
Mileage125,675 mi
DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
DangerousNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
DangerousNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
DangerousOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
PASSED · 14 May 2007
Test date14 May 2007
Expiry17 May 2008
Test number582474737135
Mileage123,121 mi
AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Enteredfront tyres perished on sidewalls, also exhaust rubber mountings perished
FAILED · 14 May 2007
Test date14 May 2007
Expiry
Test number641054537115
Mileage123,121 mi
FailNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
FailNearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
User Enteredfront tyres perished, also exhaust rubber mountings perished
PASSED · 18 May 2006
Test date18 May 2006
Expiry17 May 2007
Test number283088136487
Mileage117,270 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
FAILED · 12 May 2006
Test date12 May 2006
Expiry
Test number460832436161
Mileage117,266 mi
FailOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailExhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
FailNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailRear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
FailOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
User Enteredslight cracking of both front tyres
User Enteredall exhust rubbers deterioated